A 24-year-old woman died after falling from the 16th floor of a residential society in Noida, 29 days after her marriage. Her family has accused her husband of dowry harassment, while police are investigating the allegations.
A 24-year-old newlywed woman died after allegedly falling from the 16th floor of a residential building in Noida on Sunday evening, August 9, according to police. The incident occurred less than a month after her marriage.
The deceased was identified as Kamini Kumari, a native of Etah in Uttar Pradesh. She had married Manthan Dhiman on July 11 and was living with him in a rented apartment at Divine Meadows Society in Sector 108, Noida.
Police said the circumstances surrounding her death are being investigated.
Woman dies after fall from 16th floor
According to Sector 39 police station in-charge DP Shukla, the incident was reported at around 5:30 pm on August 9.
Police said Kamini allegedly fell from the apartment in which she was living with her husband. Residents reportedly rushed to the area after hearing a loud noise and found her seriously injured.
She was taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
The incident prompted a police investigation at the residential complex.
Family alleges dowry harassment
After learning about Kamini’s death, her family travelled to Noida and accused her husband of allegedly harassing her over dowry.
Police subsequently registered a case on the basis of a complaint submitted by Kamini’s family.
The allegations have not been established by the investigation, and police said they are examining the circumstances surrounding the death as well as the claims made by the family.
The case comes under investigation at a sensitive stage, with authorities expected to examine statements from family members, the husband, residents and other relevant witnesses.
What police said about the investigation
Police said Kamini’s body was sent for a post-mortem examination as part of the investigation.
A forensic team was also called to the residential society to examine the scene.
Police said that no suicide note was recovered from the location.
According to investigators, Kamini’s husband told police that she had been experiencing depression and was undergoing treatment. She had previously worked at a BPO but had reportedly left the job before the incident.
Police are expected to verify the circumstances surrounding her reported treatment as part of the investigation rather than relying solely on any one account.
Husband questioned as investigation continues
Dhiman, who is originally from Dehradun, works as a video editor at a private company, according to the information provided by police.
Investigators are examining the couple’s circumstances, the events preceding Kamini’s death and the allegations raised by her family.
The post-mortem report and forensic findings may provide additional information relevant to the investigation.
Police said further action will be taken based on the evidence collected during the probe.
Investigation will determine the circumstances
At present, the death and the family’s allegations of dowry harassment are being investigated by the police. The absence of a suicide note does not by itself establish the circumstances or cause of death, and the allegations against the husband should not be treated as proven until the investigation and applicable legal proceedings establish the facts.
The police inquiry is expected to establish what happened at the apartment before Kamini’s death and whether the allegations made by her family are supported by evidence.
